SEN Specialist EYFS

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly pay

Full-time long-term opportunity

Ongoing training and development

Opportunity to secure a permanent role

Job summary

Remedy Education in Enfield is seeking an experienced SEN Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team in a specialist setting starting September 2026. You will support children 1:1 and in small groups, helping develop communication, social and early learning skills in a nurturing environment.

The role offers a full-time, long-term commitment with ongoing training and the chance to progress to a permanent position within a supportive SEN setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN or Early Years pupils.
• A calm, caring and patient approach.
• Passionate about supporting children's development and wellbeing.
• Comfortable supporting non-verbal or pre-verbal children.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Willing to support personal care if needed.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Supporting children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Encouraging communication, interaction and early learning development
• Assisting with sensory play and structured activities
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Following individual learning and support plans
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and parents
• Helping create a calm, engaging and supportive classroom environment

Skills

SEN experience

Early Years

Calm and patient

Communication

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

SEN Early Years Teaching Assistant - Enfield

Specialist SEN Early Years Setting Full-Time Long-Term

Start: September 2026

Are you a nurturing, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to support children with Special Educational Needs in an Early Years setting this September?

We are currently working with a welcoming and well-supported SEN provision in Enfield that is looking to appoint a dedicated Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support young children at a crucial stage of their development, helping them build confidence, communication skills and independence in a safe and nurturing environment.

About the Setting

The provision supports nursery and reception-aged children with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• Speech and Language delays
• ADHD
• Sensory processing needs
• Global developmental delay
• Social, emotional and communication difficulties

The setting provides a structured, caring and play-based learning environment tailored to each child's individual needs.

The Role

• Supporting children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Encouraging communication, interaction and early learning development
• Assisting with sensory play and structured activities
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Following individual learning and support plans
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and parents
• Helping create a calm, engaging and supportive classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children with SEN or Early Years pupils
• A calm, caring and patient approach
• Passionate about supporting children's development and wellbeing
• Comfortable supporting non-verbal or pre-verbal children
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Willing to support personal care if needed
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Applications are welcomed from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, Early Years Practitioners, Nursery Assistants, or mainstream TAs looking to move into a specialist SEN setting.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily pay (paid weekly)
• Full-time long-term opportunity starting in September
• Supportive and experienced SEN team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day

If you are looking for a meaningful Early Years SEN role in Enfield this September, we would love to hear from you.